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R870 JNO

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,107 mi
Last recorded113,107 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 JNO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2013 113,107 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

flexing at steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2012 107,509 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre deep cut in side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 94,855 miles

exhaust blow rear box pipe

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 May 2009 87,734 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 87,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,659 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 79,388 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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R870 JNO is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R870 JNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R870 JNO registered?

R870 JNO is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R870 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 JNO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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